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I can sew a straight line . . .

April 13, 2012 by Barb 18 Comments

Post revised March 27, 2015

I’ve been busily sewing drapes for our patio doors at our new place. Luckily I can sew a straight line (with my 38-year-old Kenmore sewing machine).

It never misses a beat.

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  1. Kathy says

    April 13, 2012 at 3:15 pm

    I think we might have the same sewing machines :)

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  2. TexWisGirl says

    April 13, 2012 at 4:08 pm

    such great shots! you photograph as well as you sew!

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  3. Michael says

    April 13, 2012 at 4:31 pm

    I have a 100 year old Singer sewing machine handed down from family, but can’t sew on it or anything modern…great pics

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  4. Crafty Gardener says

    April 13, 2012 at 4:44 pm

    My Kenmore was replaced last year with a new one. It had a few issues that couldn’t be resolved … the feed dogs wouldn’t move, the back switch broke, and something else. It couldn’t be repaired (after travelling back and forth across the ocean twice) so I bought a new model that does just about all the same things but no cams to insert, just turn the dial. I miss my old machine.:(

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  5. ginanorma says

    April 13, 2012 at 6:41 pm

    your photos are just out of this world!!! Excited to see the end hanging product:)

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  6. Susan @ Sunflower Status says

    April 13, 2012 at 6:58 pm

    Beautiful! I miss sewing sometimes, there’s such a sense of accomplishment when you have things you’ve sewn hanging in your home!

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  7. Sallie (FullTime-Life) says

    April 13, 2012 at 7:17 pm

    We are adding a “Florida room” (basically a sunroom) to our little “cottage” — and we will need some window treatments. Sadly, I CANNOT sew a straight line or any other kind.

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  8. A Pretty Life in the Suburbs says

    April 13, 2012 at 7:45 pm

    Oooh very nice! When do we get to see the finished product?!
    Jo

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  9. Henrietta Hassinen says

    April 14, 2012 at 7:57 am

    To me that looks like professional has done them. I can make my curtains but that’s it.

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  10. Seraphina´s Phantasie says

    April 14, 2012 at 12:58 pm

    Fantastic details from your work with the machine and the material. Beautiful Macro photos.
    Have a nice weekend, Barb. Kind regards, Synnöve

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  11. Tricia @ Bluff Area Daily says

    April 14, 2012 at 6:05 pm

    You posted a tutorial on a Websters Dictionary Wreath a while back & I’m going to make one w/ pages from a Rand McNally road atlas… I love maps! Very cool idea & I thank you for sharing it w/ us!!! =)

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  12. Pieces of Sunshine says

    April 15, 2012 at 8:48 am

    Strong and trustworthy. I think there’s a lot to be said for older machines. Love the close ups. Your fabric choice seems great, neutral and earthy enough to be timeless and pleasant.

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  13. Nadege, says

    April 15, 2012 at 8:57 am

    I used to have an old Singer but it drowned in a laundry mishap, and couldn’t be fixed, but I love my new Toyota Quiltmaster.
    Wonderful images.

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  14. Seeing Each Day says

    April 15, 2012 at 2:41 pm

    I thought I could sew a straight line but not now that I’ve seen this! Your work looks so professional and I really love earthy tones like the material you’re using. Great close up shots, every one of them.

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  15. lisa says

    April 15, 2012 at 9:45 pm

    I have a sewing machine just like this one Barb!!
    I spent much of last summer making curtains with it.
    It is a wonderful machine, and I’ve never once had any issues with it.

    Sending you wishes for a wonderful start to your week!

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  16. Michelle Renee says

    April 16, 2012 at 1:17 am

    Oooh…nice! I have a window that could use your touch. Care to come do mine? ;)

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  17. Laura Delegal - Leroy Photography says

    April 16, 2012 at 2:16 am

    Sweet. Love all the shots!

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  18. Jill says

    April 18, 2012 at 1:48 pm

    Really awesome shots….!

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